Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Social Work Services
- Truro, NS
- $36.58-47.35 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ Social Work
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 2
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-Sep-25Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative, holistic care on the care continuum. Social Workers are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem solving skills, past successes, and personal resources. Working collaboratively with the healthcare team, the BSW creates a comprehensive plan for risk reduction and timely transition through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Social Worker exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions of NSHA.This position requires work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout the area.Successful candidates may be eligible for signing bonus incentive and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service ContractAbout YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work required
- Member of, or eligible for, membership with the Nova Scotia College Social Workers (NSCSW)
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience required
- Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation required
- Ability to organize and maintain client health records within and proficient computer skills
- Recent, relevant experience working with community agencies/resources, volunteers and support groups
- Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning), interviewing and client-centered problem solving, care planning, case management, evaluation of client competence in self-care and other health related outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, public, community partners, primary care team members and other professionals and agencies using verbal, written and computer communication means
- Exhibits characteristics of warmth, empathy, humor, and a non-judgmental philosophy of care
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills within scope of practice including clinical judgment and problem-solving skills and the ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively
- Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns strong understanding of health promotion, population health, and the determinants of health theory and practice
- Ability to transmit information grounded in behavior change and principals of self-management intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being
- Experience in interdisciplinary and family meetings
- Manages time and resources, as well as collaboration across disciplines and related activities
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays